If you're someone who keeps jars and canisters because &quot;you never know, it could come in handy,&quot; this project is for you! Etching glass can unify all of those spare mismatched glass containers with a si...

Q: I’d like to repaint the gray drywall ceiling in my study a fresh white to brighten up the room. Are the pricier products labeled “ceiling paint” really the best paint for ceilings, or is there is a cheaper opt...

Because they’re built below grade, basements tend to take on water. You may notice moist basement walls from time to time, water puddles here and there, or—worst case scenario—flooding during the rainy season. Hu...

Q: I’m not sure if the gas sitting in my garage is fit to use in my lawnmower. How long does gasoline last in storage before it goes bad?A: You’re wise to wonder about the shelf life of stored gasoline, because o...

Has a relatively empty patio left you uninspired to head outdoors?When it comes to setting up the deck or balcony, you have a few important elements to consider to create as warm of a welcome as possible—ample an...

What do you do when you find yourself staring at a hole in a wall caused by a furniture ding, a too-eagerly opened door, or some other everyday “oops” moment? The short answer is, you repair it. But even handy ho...

Lawn and garden edging elevates your landscape much like how a frame does a photo: The dramatic emphasis around the perimeter focuses attention on what's within the borders. While you’ll find a variety of edging ...

Rake, rake, repeat! That activity seems to sum up many homeowners’ autumn weekends, and just when you think you’re off leaf duty for the day, a passing breeze can scatter your piles and shake your trees enough to...

Chances are there’ll come a time when you’ll have to turn off the water supply in your home. You may need to do so for a scheduled plumbing repair or before leaving on a long trip. Then there are the emergency si...

Slightly sloping floors, which are common in older houses, often worry homeowners who want to install new rigid floorings, such as laminate, ceramic tile, or hardwood. A common misconception, however, is that the...